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Director of Business Development, Otimo LLC

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Scott Rossow Long time, no post! HubSpot, BBJ's 'Best Place to Work in Boston 2010 AND 2011' is hiring. http://bull.hn/l/1RU7/ Smart people, crazy-successful company, beer fridge, no vacation policy, no dress code, stocked kitchen, amazing culture in Cambridge, MA.

42 weeks ago from We're Hiring

Ryan Paugh Hey guys -- I've been activity creating Twitter Lists for Brazen members in cities around the country and now it's Boston's turn. Leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we'll add you to the list over here >> http://twitter.com/#/list/BrazenCareerist/brazen-in-boston I'm hoping that by doing this more of you guys will get the opportunity to connect locally and help each other out. Let help bring our community together on a local level!

99 weeks ago from Beantown Bloggers, Boston and Boston University Alumni and Students 1 more

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Iz I just wanted to throw this in here cuz I think E's a great example of perserverance, for everybody, but especially for women. Plus their from my hometown Toronto. http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/video/detail.asp?=Eternia-MoSS-Goodbye-...

93 weeks ago from Music

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David Macauley: Not bad - thanks for posting. I love finding "new" music (new to me anyway).
93 weeks ago

Iz: Not a thing David.
93 weeks ago

Scott Rossow joined the groups Freelancing and Hire A Freelancer

93 weeks ago

Scott Rossow 'The Value of Online Video Pt 1', my second-ever blog-post is up at Hiphopaffirmations.com: http://bit.ly/djNPYP Leave dozens of comments, please!

94 weeks ago

Scott Rossow Brazen Sales Family, a note to some of you (esp SMB folks) who are having trouble accessing decision makers and prioritizing sales cycles: If interested in a methodology/technology that demonstrates a communication automation between channels of Reps, Mktg Professionals and Clients. It keeps the Rep engaged throughout the comm. channel while keeping a 'hot / cold' interest-level gauge. This speaks to the diminishing effectiveness of cold-calling, if interested, send a note or respond here.

96 weeks ago from Business Development

EricHFriedman: sounds interesting, consider this note sent! -Eric
96 weeks ago

JR Moreau @Scott, @Mike and @Simon I'm looking at you dudes. You gotta start your Monday off right with this new Camu Tao track http://el-p.bandcamp.com/track/what-god-should-do

98 weeks ago from Music

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JR Moreau: I'm really glad you both enjoyed it!

@Scott, I think the Beiber remix is really funny, as it was meant to be. It's hard to make that creeps ...MoreI'm really glad you both enjoyed it!

@Scott, I think the Beiber remix is really funny, as it was meant to be. It's hard to make that creeps voice sound cool, but the background is dope.
98 weeks ago

Iz: Hype J.
98 weeks ago

Scott Rossow New Video from Mayer Hawthorne (thank you Simon)... I'm a believer http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2010/05/10/mayer-hawthorne-one-track-mind-video/

106 weeks ago from Music

Iz: Seeen!
105 weeks ago

Susan Johnston Hello, I've been assigned to write an article on stretching an entry-level salary, so I figured who better to interview than my fellow BCers! My editor would like it to include a few anecdotes from recent grads (Class of '06 or more recently) who've come up with wacky ways to save money. Maybe you go to art openings for the free wine and cheese? Or you've found a way to make your own shampoo and conditioner? Nothing illegal please! Email me at Susan AT susan-johnston.com if you'd like to share.

107 weeks ago from Boston

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Scott Rossow: I purchase a large quantity of Tina's burritos when I go grocery shopping. My girlfriend (and I but mostly my girlfriend) shop at consignment ...MoreI purchase a large quantity of Tina's burritos when I go grocery shopping. My girlfriend (and I but mostly my girlfriend) shop at consignment shops for home-goods like lamps, furniture, and decorative junk. I purchase restaurant.com gift-certificates to try new restaurants on the cheap, frequent slickdeals.net often, and will never pay for something online without first searching for possible Promo Codes.
107 weeks ago

Susan Johnston: Thanks for all the tips! Keep 'em coming, but remember, the wackier, the better.
107 weeks ago

Scott Hale Everybody ready for this week's #u30pro Chat? With graduation coming up, we'll be talking about "What Students About to Graduate Should Be Doing NOW". Looking for thoughts from veteran pros, recent grads, and students to get a solid picture of success in the last few months of college for making the transition to a rockin' Under 30 Professional.

110 weeks ago from u30pro

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Scott Rossow: Great topic, Scott. I'll chime in with my experience and far-from-expert advice: First of all, I'd recommend being active on sites like Brazen ...MoreGreat topic, Scott. I'll chime in with my experience and far-from-expert advice: First of all, I'd recommend being active on sites like Brazen and LinkedIn, keeping a professional reputation and spending a small amount of time building relationships and networking. Second, I would cherish the time you have left, drink beers, do things that young non-college-students cannot get away with, and focus on finding something that you would actually enjoy doing for a living. Much like Ryan, I focused more on beers than anything else but small things like building a reputation, blogging, or professional networking do not take much time and can certainly help in the long run.

Looking forward to hearing other thoughts.
110 weeks ago

Scott Hale: Kathryn - I'm glad you're going to try it out. To see all of the tweets, I suggest you go to tweetchat.com (after signing in to Twitter). All you ...MoreKathryn - I'm glad you're going to try it out. To see all of the tweets, I suggest you go to tweetchat.com (after signing in to Twitter). All you have to do after that is click on "Sign In With Twitter" in the top right corner and enter #u30pro into the box at the top of the page. From there, you'll be able to see the conversation fly by and all of your tweets will automatically include #u30pro so we can all see them :)

Let me know (@sjhalestorm or email me at sjh@scotthale.me) if you have issues during the chat and I'll get it worked out with you.
110 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer I have been a rabid classic rock fan my entire life. But, nothing is new. I've heard it all before. So I recently started experimenting with new music. I am now addicted to three songs: "Staring at the sun" by TV on the radio; "pursuit of happiness" by Kid Cudi; and "Into The Hollow" by Queens of the Stone age. Notice I said songs, not bands. I'm finding that I only like certain songs and can't find a band that I love all their songs, except Them Crooked Vultures. Anyone feel this way?

111 weeks ago from Music

Scott Rossow: Good topic, Cameron. I can't say I feel the same exact way but over the years I have definitely found myself getting worse and worse music-ADD ...MoreGood topic, Cameron. I can't say I feel the same exact way but over the years I have definitely found myself getting worse and worse music-ADD and having a hard time listening to too much of one artist in a row. Back when CDs were the standard, I could listen to an entire disc or album but now, I can barely listen to 2 or 3 songs of one artist in a row without wanting some variety.

Also, I definitely can't think of a band where I love all their songs... I think you're getting a little greedy there, man. hah
111 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny Please listen to my demo. Here is the link to my first video hip hop affirmation. Thanks for all the Brazen Love. My site has a new look, so check it out and shoot me some comments at the site: http://hiphopaffirmations.com/?p=693

111 weeks ago from Music

Scott Rossow: Good stuff, Mike. I'm most impressed by your on-camera delivery; not forced at all and a very spot-on discussion. After trying to do some ...MoreGood stuff, Mike. I'm most impressed by your on-camera delivery; not forced at all and a very spot-on discussion. After trying to do some presentation-recording myself recently and needing 15 takes to pronounce my own name correctly, I respect your video. The intro and outro graphics looked great too.
111 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: You're the man Scott! It just feels like what I was put here to do. And "yes" I definitely practice and change things as needed. Maybe one day ...MoreYou're the man Scott! It just feels like what I was put here to do. And "yes" I definitely practice and change things as needed. Maybe one day i'll come up with an out take video w/ all my bloopers.
111 weeks ago

Scott Rossow I've been pretty inactive in this group (sorry) but here's step 1.. Check this out: 2010: The year video comes to life in e-mail, study says http://www.internetretailer.com/article.asp?id=34197 I represent a technology that helps companies ADD videos to Email Marketing campaigns and this article affirms everything I've seen. Has anyone had experience with video screenshot in an Email Campaign concept yet? Any thoughts from a consumer standpoint? I'm curious to hear some feedback.

112 weeks ago from New Media Marketing

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TroyW: A video still image, hmm? That might be more effective...it sounded like playing video in an email, which should fill us all with horror.
It ...MoreA video still image, hmm? That might be more effective...it sounded like playing video in an email, which should fill us all with horror.
It would be interesting to daypart it though, to see how BAW affects it.
As always, it's in the numbers, of course, something I believe in. Makes more sense now.
112 weeks ago

Scott Rossow: Agreed again. I guess the idea is that people now want their messages in video form...whether our generation is lazier, more used to video, or ...MoreAgreed again. I guess the idea is that people now want their messages in video form...whether our generation is lazier, more used to video, or want to avoid reading at all costs. The triangle play button, for whatever reason, is just more likely to be clicked than a normal image or boring link.

Anyone have any experience with this? Thoughts?
112 weeks ago

Scott Rossow To continue the Mixtape Sharing thread idea from before, here is a Massachusetts Hip-Hop tape I put together for my little brother that I figured I'd share with the group. http://www.mediafire.com/?k03yytfznje It is 2 CD length but worth checking out. (Includes Spit Supreme, Reks, Termanology, Millyz, Masspike Miles, Big Shug, Smoke Bulga, Dre Robinson, M-Dot, J-the-S, Singapore Kane, etc) Enjoy!

112 weeks ago from Music

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Scott Rossow: Thanks Simon. It's a little more radio-friendly and poppy than my tastes but I was intrigued and surprised to find so many MA underground artists ...MoreThanks Simon. It's a little more radio-friendly and poppy than my tastes but I was intrigued and surprised to find so many MA underground artists putting out that kind of music.

Thanks to JR for the heads up to Spit Supreme.
111 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: You know i'm gonna check it out. Thanks Scott.
111 weeks ago

Scott Rossow This topic was brought up elsewhere but I wanted to address appropriately here: music choices and productivity. For me, the types of music I listen to has a huge impact on my productivity level. Some of my favorite music styles are awful for me to listen to when I work... hard rap, D'Angelo / John Legend / Anthony Hamilton R&B and Soul, and vocal or fusion/'out there' jazz are all too distracting. My best work-music is quick-paced instrumental (no vocals are key) jazz. What about you guys?

113 weeks ago from Music

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Scott Rossow: Agreed on both accounts. Jambands used to be my go-to but it's hard for me to find faster-paced Jamband stuff and the slower music slows the pace ...MoreAgreed on both accounts. Jambands used to be my go-to but it's hard for me to find faster-paced Jamband stuff and the slower music slows the pace of my work. Some Galactic and String Cheese used to do the trick though. Today I've been listening to hip-hop Instrumentals which I've thoroughly enjoyed while not being distracting.
112 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: Scott: Great question. It depends what i'm working on. When i'm working on putting together my hip hop affirmations, I listen to hip hop (really ...MoreScott: Great question. It depends what i'm working on. When i'm working on putting together my hip hop affirmations, I listen to hip hop (really listening for the lyrics). If I am engaged in other work I can go with someone like Seal or I like classical (no words).

Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny
111 weeks ago

elizabeth How does one who has a job on the internet at home make themselves work a productive day and not make themselves get distracted by things going on at home and/or the limitles internet world. What goes through my mind I don"t think untypical. So what if I spend 30 minutes to an hour looking up worthless info on t internet? 30 minutes turns into 2 hrs and 2 hrs turns into all day? what is wrong w me and how do i get past my tendancy to get easily distracted and my procrastination habits?

114 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management

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Amy Curley: Just joined and have to say that this same exact issue is haunting me right now...pretty soon my distractions are 2 hours+. Thought I may be ...MoreJust joined and have to say that this same exact issue is haunting me right now...pretty soon my distractions are 2 hours+. Thought I may be getting lazy in my work, but I think the main issue for me is that my work is self-paced, deadlines are soft, and nobody really hold me accountable. I have to hold myself accountable! Get going! See results! Wake up with a mission, and (maybe) load a software that can babysit me. :) Thanks to all of you, I feel that I am not the only one out there! We all have to overcome our brains and stay on task- be thankful that we have flexible jobs and even have a job at all these days. Now I'm getting back to work.
113 weeks ago

Alison Rayner: I think it's great that we can openly talk about the fact that when we work at home it can be a challenge to stay focused. In a traditional ...MoreI think it's great that we can openly talk about the fact that when we work at home it can be a challenge to stay focused. In a traditional workplace there is a lot of pressure from expectations to stay focused and "work" and that if we're not focused we're not productive. I know from myself that I put a lot of pressure on myself to be focused when I'm working at home and the reality is that I too fall prey to distractions of all varieties. I really enjoy the tips & tools that people have been posting. I've checked out a number of them & I think they will really make a difference in my life & productivity. My favs so far: Tungle.me & TeuxDeux. : ) Thanks!
113 weeks ago

Scott Rossow As salespeople, what are your biggest day-to-day frustrations with selling? Mine is definitely the trend of people not answering their phones. I leave voicemails to try and combat this inevitable theme but voicemails can only be so effective and even the best voicemails have a tiny response-rate. Other frustrations?

114 weeks ago from Business Development

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: Laura --- I like your "it's not for you" method. This definitely makes people go wtf?
113 weeks ago

Laura McCallum: Thanks, Sam, I certainly can't claim it for my own, and it actually goes against my nature to do this, but I can't argue with the results I am ...MoreThanks, Sam, I certainly can't claim it for my own, and it actually goes against my nature to do this, but I can't argue with the results I am getting. I learned it from Mike Dillard here:

http://nmccallum.blackbeltrecruiting.com

If you want to opt in to the free intro messages you will find value in them. The Blackbelt Recruiting course is well worth the $125 or so if you decide to go and buy the actual course. Money back if you don't think so. This course changed my business overnight- because it brought a change between my ears.

It has to do with control, posture, and human psychology. When you do the "take away", people realize they are not in control, and then they wonder what they are possibly missing out on. I tell people no all the time and I love it. Works for me and thousands of others who are using it!
113 weeks ago

Scott Rossow Topical article and a theme we've discussed here before (esp. for Simon) http://www.spinner.com/2010/03/10/musicians-still-need-record-labels-say... Thoughts?

115 weeks ago from Music

Iz: The IFPI is screaming in space. The article only proves the point that the difference between indie and major is that other level of promotion. ...MoreThe IFPI is screaming in space. The article only proves the point that the difference between indie and major is that other level of promotion. If you're gonna sign with a label just to promote you by buying radio time and setting up publicity stunts (Kanye West and Taylor Swift) so that they can take your sales royalties and touring money, shouldn't you just sign directly with a promoter and run your own label a la Madonna and live nation? Two things need to happen in the new reality of the music business. Artists need to get better educated, and labels need to come up with a smarter model cuz right now it makes more sense for an artist to sign with The House of Blues or another concert promoter than with Sony.
115 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: Love your perspective Simon. Rock on! Your Ambassador, Bruny
111 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny Hip Hop Affirmation of the Day#63:I SPEAK AT SCHOOLS A LOT CAUSE THEY SAY I'M INTELLIGENT. NO!, IT'S CAUSE I'M DOPE; IF I WAS WACK I WOULD BE IRRELEVANT.~Talib Kweli (Beautiful Struggle)http://wp.me/pKW5a-7L

116 weeks ago

Scott Rossow: Great tune. Talib hasn't dropped a weak album yet... even Beautiful Struggle had some gems. Can't wait for the Reflection Eternal album in ...MoreGreat tune. Talib hasn't dropped a weak album yet... even Beautiful Struggle had some gems. Can't wait for the Reflection Eternal album in April. Love the affirmations, Mike!
113 weeks ago

Iz Down with John Mayer, up with Mayer Hawthorne, he's out-finessing a lot of artists just now.

116 weeks ago from Music

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: Dude, I'm loving the sound!
111 weeks ago

Scott Rossow: I'm loving it too. Just heard the 'Just Ain't Gonna Work Out' tune and MH reminds me of some artist's vocals but I can't put my finger on it... ...MoreI'm loving it too. Just heard the 'Just Ain't Gonna Work Out' tune and MH reminds me of some artist's vocals but I can't put my finger on it... old school Frankie Valli maybe? hah either way, nice post Simon.
111 weeks ago

Kirk DaPonte Hello all. I know this question is probably over-asked... but: Who is/are your current or all-time favorite artist(s), if any? (or gets the most airtime on your media player)

117 weeks ago from Music

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107 weeks ago

Jessica: I'm on a country kick these days and I love Lady Antebellum and Steel Magnolia!! But I'm always looking for great new music to listen to.
103 weeks ago

Brian Jensen I just finished reading this (http://bit.ly/bFq2uT) article in the Financial Times about a retired Nasa astronaut now working at Google. The article describes how Ed Lu joined with no clear job description and goes on to exhibit how "people with cross-disciplinary skills can prove invaluable. Though they don't fit into any particular role, they can enrich the company culture, and uncover new business opportunities." An encouraging read for those of us with unconventional backgrounds!

117 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Rebecca MacDonald: Great story, Brian, thanks for sharing! I once hired someone for similar reasons and never regretted it. I love that this highlights the value of ...MoreGreat story, Brian, thanks for sharing! I once hired someone for similar reasons and never regretted it. I love that this highlights the value of "people with cross-disciplinary skills." It's an undervalued approach in many companies, which is why Google is still a leader.
117 weeks ago

Scott Rossow: Nice find, Brian. Thanks for sharing; definitely well-suited for this group. Hopefully my good looks, charm and quick wit will someday 'enrich' ...MoreNice find, Brian. Thanks for sharing; definitely well-suited for this group. Hopefully my good looks, charm and quick wit will someday 'enrich' some company's culture while uncovering new business opportunities.
117 weeks ago

Iz A lot of Record labels are coming up with a live streaming album concept, but the problem of portability still remains. The only other concept for now maybe a subscription service like the old music clubs that used to be packaged in TV Guides. Still, once the song is downloaded it's gonna be uploaded somewhere...

117 weeks ago from Music

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Iz: I guess the argument could be made that the same could done with a cd but the quality diminishes with each copy and a copy isn't worth full price ...MoreI guess the argument could be made that the same could done with a cd but the quality diminishes with each copy and a copy isn't worth full price so you would be buying it and selling it out of your facebook or whatever other account.
117 weeks ago

Scott Rossow: The creative juices are flowing already, huh Simon? I think your idea has merit. In my opinion, it will take something drastic and extreme (like ...MoreThe creative juices are flowing already, huh Simon? I think your idea has merit. In my opinion, it will take something drastic and extreme (like this) for small and independent labels to start making money again. It's very difficult with the technology changing so constantly. The Napsters and Audiogalaxies of the world changed to Yousendit, Rapidshare, and Mediafires... the 'solution' has to be workable around all of these mediums so they're not irrelevant when the next way to pirate music inevitably arrives.
117 weeks ago

Jake Hey people, I've created a network that is called "The People Who Keep Music In Business" and I would love for all of you to join. It's true, we are the people who keep music in business, without us artist are nothing. Lets unite and show how big of a deal we are. I hope you guys join. http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/the-people-who-keep-music-in-busi...

117 weeks ago from Music

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Karla Mercado: Great network, Jake!
116 weeks ago

Jake: Thanks
116 weeks ago

Bradley O For a business Development Forum the activity here is pretty light. In fact most of the groups I'm apart of are a bit slow. Any recommendations on the best place to interact on the Brazen Careerist?

117 weeks ago from Business Development

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Scott Rossow: I have had similar thoughts to the original topic, Bradley, and to be honest, I find the confrontational aspect of this discussion quite ...MoreI have had similar thoughts to the original topic, Bradley, and to be honest, I find the confrontational aspect of this discussion quite refreshing. Most online / social media / forum or discussion-board interactions have a healthy level of disagreements and head-butting and until now I haven't seen this sauciness on Brazen, regardless of the possible over-reacting going on.

Anyway, to answer the question, Penelope's network is very active and so is the Personal Branding group. I'll use your recommendation as a kick-in-the-a$$ to start posting more myself though. There's no question that the 'wheeler-and-dealer' network SHOULD be more active.
114 weeks ago

Bradley O: Thank you so much Scott for the information. I'll take a look at those two networks.
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